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Yorkie puppies and dogs in Thousand Oaks, California

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These Yorkies are available in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Special Needs
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Uma Furman

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
UMA DID NOT DESERVE TO BE DUMPED!! Meet Uma Furman (AKA Uma Thurman), a tiny 4 year old and 10 lb Yorkie Maltese mix with a sweet soul and a touch of Hollywood sparkle! Sadly, she was found abandoned in Compton alongside her puppy and another dog believed to be her sister, with no collar, tag, or microchip. A good Samaritan took them in, hoping to find their owner. After posting about them online and no one came forward, it became clear they had been dumped. Shelter Hope heard her story and took in the entire little family. (We are happy to report her puppy has since been adopted!) We got Uma fixed, vaccinated and microchipped right away. At the clinic they discovered she has a heart murmur, but she takes it like a champ! When Uma first came in she was understandably very shy and shut down, but in the past few weeks we’ve seen such a wonderful transformation in her! Uma is now a bubbly, outgoing, and active little girl who absolutely loves attention. She’s truly the definition of sweet. She's happy, snuggly, and quietly affectionate. She also enjoys relaxing in her cozy dog bed and gets along beautifully with other dogs. Uma Furman is ready for the spotlight! She can't wait to become the star of her very own forever home! -------- Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers. Step 1) Application Step 2) Phone Interview Step 3) Appointment Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only. Be ready to adopt: If selected, our rescue counselor will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please monitor your email and spam folder for our message. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation. More on our process: Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!

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Special Needs
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Uma Furman

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
UMA DID NOT DESERVE TO BE DUMPED!! Meet Uma Furman (AKA Uma Thurman), a tiny 4 year old and 10 lb Yorkie Maltese mix with a sweet soul and a touch of Hollywood sparkle! Sadly, she was found abandoned in Compton alongside her puppy and another dog believed to be her sister, with no collar, tag, or microchip. A good Samaritan took them in, hoping to find their owner. After posting about them online and no one came forward, it became clear they had been dumped. Shelter Hope heard her story and took in the entire little family. (We are happy to report her puppy has since been adopted!) We got Uma fixed, vaccinated and microchipped right away. At the clinic they discovered she has a heart murmur, but she takes it like a champ! When Uma first came in she was understandably very shy and shut down, but in the past few weeks we’ve seen such a wonderful transformation in her! Uma is now a bubbly, outgoing, and active little girl who absolutely loves attention. She’s truly the definition of sweet. She's happy, snuggly, and quietly affectionate. She also enjoys relaxing in her cozy dog bed and gets along beautifully with other dogs. Uma Furman is ready for the spotlight! She can't wait to become the star of her very own forever home! -------- Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers. Step 1) Application Step 2) Phone Interview Step 3) Appointment Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only. Be ready to adopt: If selected, our rescue counselor will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please monitor your email and spam folder for our message. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation. More on our process: Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!
We'll also keep you updated on CHARLES's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARLES

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Dachshund

Male, Adult
Agoura Hills, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Charlesl! He is the sweetest boyl! He is a 1 year old that was rescued from a shelter before heading to a dog meat farm in South Korea.  We have partners we work with there that pull these dogs from the worst horrors imaginable.  Many of these dogs start off in horiffic puppy mill type facilities on tiny rabbit cage size wire crates in complete filth.  If they are not sold at 6 or 8 weeks then they either stay for a couple years to be used to breed more and then are sold off to the meat trade, or they are sold off right away.  Jindo's and Tosa's are the most common meat type dogs, and are very commonly bred specifically for their meat and the meat farms also act as breeding farms until they reach a good age and weight. South Korea is one of the only countries that actually farms dogs for their meat.   Restaurants will serve a dish called " bosintang ", which stands for "dog meat soup". It's a popular dish in South  Korea,  and is said to act as an aphrodisiac for men.    Little dogs are used for elixirs and potions.  The younger generation is mostly against this practice and many choose to not eat them, and we can only hope in time with education and generations of change that an end will come to this horrific trade.  Charles and some of his family and friends have been flown here for a chance at a future and a real life.  These are miracle dogs that they are alive today.  Our adoption fee is $600 which helps offset some of the flight costs.  If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application form at  https://form.jotform.com/oscarlucy/dog-adoption-app December 9, 2025, 8:26 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Woodland Hills, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Even though 8 lb, 10-year-old Toby is Special Needs, he is quite amusing and completely adorable. He can hear but is never quite sure where what he hears is coming from. While his eyesight is not great, he can absolutely see. We believe he is a Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese Mix although we are not certain. He has arthritis in his lower back so while his little legs will not be running in a marathon, what his Foster Mom has observed is once Toby is warmed up and starts walking she has trouble catching him. He is not completely housetrained but Foster Mom knows this so as soon as she hears him stirring, she puts him in the yard, he does his business and all is well. Toby loves being petted, held and is comfortable on people’s laps. As can be seen from one of the photos, his hair was horrifically overgrown when found in the street. He needed to be shaved down as he was full of mats, burrs and foxtails. He sleeps beautifully through the night and is fine with other dogs and cats. The only time Toby barks is if his Foster Mom is slow at feeding time! Toby is up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. If you are interested in him, please go to our website: www.amrdog.org and complete the application. LOCAL AREA ADOPTION
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Van Nuys, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Maltese

Female, 8 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello there… I’m Lulu — a tiny 8-lb Yorkshire Terrier mix with the sweetest heart I’m 8 years old, spayed, and friendly with absolutely everyone. I love being held, I love meeting new people, and I adore being close to someone who makes me feel safe. I looooove belly scratches. I do have diabetes, which means I need insulin every day and special food to stay healthy. But I feel great and show no signs of illness. I’m very easy about my routine — I just need someone compassionate and committed… the kind of person with a true Mother Theresa heart who can love and care for me for the rest of my life. Other than my daily insulin, I’m incredibly low-maintenance: cuddly, calm, cheerful, and always ready to give love. If you’re someone with a big heart — someone who can give a tiny girl like me the consistent care and forever love I’ve been waiting for — I’d be so grateful to call you mine. Much Love, Lulu.
We'll also keep you updated on Chip's adoption status with email updates.
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Chip

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 12 yrs 1 mo
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Hi there, I’m Chip! I’m a 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix, and even though I’m a little guy at just 6 pounds, I’ve got a huge personality! Everyone says I’m adorable, playful, and just plain cute — and honestly, I have to agree. Don’t let my age fool you — I’ve still got plenty of pep in my step and love to play. I’m happiest when I’m near my people, whether we’re snuggling on the couch or taking a short stroll together. I’m a sweet little gentleman looking for a cozy forever home where I can share all my love (and charm, of course!). Much Love, Chip

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Bootz

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bootz! She’s an adorable and sweet 3-month-old, 4 lb Maltese/Terrier mix. Bootz comes from Bakersfield. Her mama hadn’t been spayed and ended up having five puppies from several litters—so one dog became six. Feeling overwhelmed, her previous owner decided to surrender the entire little family. The city shelter in Bakersfield is so overcrowded and stretched beyond its limits, and thousands of unwanted dogs are euthanized each year simply because there isn’t enough space. Stories like Bootz’s are why spaying and neutering pets is so important and why we rescue hundreds of dogs from Bakersfield every year. Despite her rough start, Bootz is full of sunshine. She is ready for a forever home who will give her all the love and snuggles she deserves! More from her foster: She never stops moving! Out of the litter, she loves people the most—such a sweet girl. She enjoys spending time in the yard and playing outside. She wants to be by your side every step of the way! A true companion, she connects well with other dogs and is warming up to both people and kids. -------- Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers. Step 1) Application Step 2) Phone Interview Step 3) Appointment Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only. Be ready to adopt: If selected, our rescue counselor will contact you to schedule a phone interview. Please monitor your email and spam folder for our message. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation. More on our process: Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!
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James Bone 007

Maltese Pomeranian

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
James Bone 007 is on a mission, not to save the world, but to find his forever home! This dashing 9-year-old, 13 lb Maltese-Pom mix was found wandering the streets of Compton after an ICE raid, likely separated from his owner. With no microchip and no way to trace his family, James spent a month in foster care while neighbors searched for his owner. Then, he was brought to us at Shelter Hope in the hopes of finding him a wonderful new home. Since moving in with his foster family, James has proven himself to be a true gentleman. His foster says he seems house-trained (not a single accident!) and will politely sniff at the door when he needs to go out. He walks beautifully on a leash, enjoys leisurely strolls in the park, and, like any alert little secret agent, keeps an eye on the world around him, sometimes barking at other dogs or out the window. James is a wonderful companion with excellent manners. He adores children, warms up easily to adults, and loves being near his humans, though he’s also independent enough to settle quietly on his own. He enjoys snuggles and pets but isn’t overly clingy, and he’ll happily follow you from room to room, waiting patiently by your side. Though his foster noticed that his hearing may not be the best, James doesn’t let it slow him down one bit. He’s thriving, happy, and ready to share his sweet, steady presence with a family who will love him. James Bone 007 is ready for his greatest adventure yet, finding a forever family to call his own! ------- Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers. Be Ready: If your application is selected, our rescue counselor will be in touch for a phone interview. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation. Please Keep in Mind: Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!

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3.2 miles

Shelter Hope Pet Shop

Janss Marketplace, 235 N. Moorpark Rd., #193G, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Pet Types: dogs

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5.5 miles

LIFE Animal Rescue

PO Box 1431, Agoura Hills, CA 91376

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.5 miles

Adopt Me Rescue

21943 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

21.5 miles

Much Love Animal Rescue

PO Box 341721, Los Angeles, CA 90402

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

22.7 miles

Paws for Life K9 Rescue

15321 Brand Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

24.1 miles

Take Me Home Rescue

2633 Lincoln Blvd #207, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

25.5 miles

Wags & Walks

2236 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

25.5 miles

Rescue Me Pets - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

26.7 miles

The Nature Network, Inc.

3826 Grand View Blvd., #66790, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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27.2 miles

Yorkie Rescue of America - CA Chapter

Los Angeles, CA 90035

Pet Types: dogs

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